Claims for damage to a household TV and roof tiles have been made after a sonic boom was caused by RAF Typhoons that were intercepting a private plane. The Typhoons “safely escorted” the civilian aircraft to Stansted […]
British MoD has initiated a project to develop an unmanned air vehicle known as a “loyal wingman” has received a boost with the announcement by the Ministry of Defence that a Spirit AeroSystems-led consortium is […]
Decisions on two major UK armoured fighting vehicle procurement programmes have been delayed to allow them to be considered as part of the country’s ongoing Integrated Security, Defence, and Foreign Policy Review, which is now […]
Royal Air Force fighter jets could use up to 50% sustainable fuel in the future, the Defence Secretary announced on Saturday. Aircraft such as F-35s, Typhoons and Wildcat helicopters could use algae, alcohol and household waste […]
The United Kingdom has effectively barred the sale of the FA-50 Fighting Eagle to Argentina, with the South Korean manufacturer informing the South American nation that it is unable to supply the strike jet with […]
The companies building the UK’s Tempest sixth-generation fighter aircraft have revealed some of the technological concepts that it will incorporate, including a radar system designed to handle as much data per second as a city. Under development […]
The UK’s Team Tempest group has outlined the financial and employment benefits of the nation’s future combat air system (FCAS) project, as it prepares to submit an outline business case proposal to advance the effort. […]
The UK and Qatar have signed a statement of intent to boost defence ties between the two countries. It was signed by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Qatar Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Khalid bin […]
British manufacturers exported £11bn worth of arms during 2019 – the second highest figure on record – despite a court order that the UK must halt any sales to Saudi Arabia that could be used in Yemen. […]
The Royal Navy Fleet Commander has said the Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers are “necessary” for Britain’s “global responsibilities”. Vice Admiral Jerry Kyd said during an online webinar on Monday that the ships are a “symbol of strength”. He said […]
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